Wesleyan Parsons Narrow Tie In Slippery Field Clash
Iowa Wesleyan and Parsons played to a 0 0 tie on Alumni field in a crowded, slippery contest. Parsons defense stifled Wesleyan despite injuries and an aggressive Wesleyan crowd, while Stewart and Bell faced scrutiny for coaching parity.
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Parson
Iowa Wesleyan
Alumni Field
Wesleyan
Orchard City
Parsons
Methodists
Mt Pleasant
Messers Stewart
Bell
Iowa City
Stewart
Iowa
Wesan
Joy
Yount
Zeigler
Louden
Shipley
Rogers
Oval
Whitaker
Tix
Tallman
L.E Roger
Naumann la
Winter Nuestle
C. Collins Stone
R.G. Miller
Garretson
Mt. Workmar
Thomas RE Yount
Q. B. Louden
F.B. Whittaker
L. H. Zeigler
Farl
R.H. Koons Heller
L.G. Southerland
Leggett
Collins
Poggemiller
Courts
Tallmen
Guy N. Power
Orchard City Band
Iowa Wesleyan- Parsons
Mr. Pleasant
Fairfield
Varsity of
Lee Bell
State University
Coutts
Naumann
Heller
Hueftie
Stone
Howard Garretson
Everett Shipley
Earl Shipley
Hermann Garretson
Drake
Monmouth
Ilinois
Robbers Again Busy at Fairfield
Fairfield reports renewed burglaries Monday with three homes entered. Items taken include an overcoat from Dr J B Monfort on East Broadway and gloves with a silken muffler. At J E Roth on South Main dining room searched while James Louden home saw cookies and eatables taken.
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Fairfield
J. B. Monfort
East Broadway
J. E. Roth
South Main Street
James Louden
Co M Presents Major Wrestling Match in Fairfield
Company M has arranged a significant wrestling event for Fairfield. Roumas of Burlington will wrestle Kitterman of Hedrick on December 21 in the new Armory, expected to draw a large crowd. Roumas, a Greek wrestler, is a Fairfield favorite, and Kitterman is well known locally. Both ladies and gentlemen are invited.
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Company M
Fairfield
Roumas
Burlington
Kitterman
Hedrick
George Roumas
New Armory
Oakland Dam Will Be Lowered
The Iowa Power Company sues Andrew Hoover et al in Henry County Iowa court over Oakland area damages from the dam overflow. A sheriff's jury assessed 350 dollars if the dam stays at its original height, versus 11 750 dollars for the higher level. The court will remove the extra two feet, not affecting power, with Judge Ott noting the plant at Oakland suits the original height. The company plans further dams at Augusta Lowell and beyond.
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Henry County
Iowa Power Company
Andrew Hoover
Oakland
Mt. Pleasant News
Ott
Augusta
Pany
Lowell
Draft horse sale advertised at Wisecarver barn
The sale features big draft horses farm mares and large feeders on Wednesday December 3 1911. Buyers listed include Ditch Son Woodruff T Lawson Winslow Link Ollioff and others. Farmers urged to bring horses and participate at 882 I. T. Wisecarver location.
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Ditch & Son
Woodruff
T. Lawson
Winslow
Link
Ollioff
I. T. Wisecarver
Senator W. S. Allen Candidacy Praised for Secretary of State
The Iowa City Republican extols Senator W. S. Allen for Secretary of State by praising his legislative record and candidacy.
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Iowa City
W. S. Allen
Fairfield and Abingdon Candidates Enter County Treasurer Race
George Woods of Fairfield and J. W. Flint of Abingdon announce their candidacy for County Treasurer subject to the Republican convention.
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George Woods
Fairfield
J. W. Flint
Abingdon
Fairfield Shakespeare Evening Impresses Select Audience
Genevieve Howard of Boston gave a notable private interpretation of As You Like It at Library Hall in Fairfield. The Shakespeare Club and Parsons College faculty supported the event with a secret sign up charging $2.00, praising her as unmatched on the American stage.
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Lutheran Church
Mme Helene Henreks
Bryl
Genevieve Howard
Boston
Miss Howard
Fairfield
Capy
Shakespeare Club
Parsons College
Library Hall
Wisecarver Case Settled Friday in District Court
A. C. Wisecarver v C R I P Ry Co and C N W Ry Co ended Friday with Judge F M Hunter directing a verdict for C R I P Ry Co and dismissing the suit against C N W Ry Co because the latter’s lines did not pass through the county. The case had been on the docket over a year with trial starting last Monday and a night session held to finish the matter.
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Hunter
New Q Station and High School Planned for Fairfield
Fairfield leaders entertain a plan for a Burlington Railroad passenger depot and a new high school. The Franklin School site may be bought for the depot next spring, with a centric site possible for the school within two years. Citizens expect a bond vote after architect Liebbe advised the Franklin building’s use should end soon.
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Burlington Railroad
Franklin
Lonce
Fairfield
Liebbe
Dee Moines
All Iowa High School Elevens Named by Clarkson
Ida Grove Ia Dec 1 Frank P Clarkson announces his selection of the 1912 All Iowa High School Elevens with first second and third teams listing players by position and school across multiple cities including West High East High Clinton Sioux City Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
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Ida Grove
Frank P Clarkson
Hewitt
West High
Beeney
East High
Holmes
Sioux City
Vetter
Cedar Rapids
McKinney
Ft. Dodge
Sellers
Peterson
Clinton
Marsh
Munkhoff
Iowa City
Byers
Kinney
Barnes
Dubuque
Schwab
Grinnell
Packard
Marshalltown
Widenfeller
LeMars
Townsend
Schulkin
Yoder
Metcalf
Park
Cedar Rap
Hatcher
All Tow High School
All the News in Earliest Times Chronicle
A compact survey outlines how early newspapers compiled all local and distant news. It notes emphasis on timely dispatches, human interest items, and the evolving role of print in shaping public awareness.
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Ley
Yount Louden
Christian U
Missouri State Normal
Knox College
Hedding College
Glenn Tallman
Berstresser
Collrge
Merrifiel
Merrifield
Zegler
Whitake
Koons
Young
Rogers Walters
Workman
Miller
Sutherlin
Neu
Gage
Co. M
George Ramas
Horse Sale
New “Q
New High School
Burlington Road
Iowa High School
Eal
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